Manuela Mattone

Manuela Mattone is an Associate Professor of Restoration at the Department of Architecture and Design, Polytechnic University of Turin. She serves as International Relations Committee Representative for Central and South America and is a member of the Future Urban Legacy Lab. Her research focuses on architectural restoration, cultural heritage, and vernacular construction techniques.

• Key Research Areas: Earthen architecture, hydroelectric heritage, wooden structures, and early 20th-century iron/reinforced concrete buildings
• Academic Contributions: Supervises PhD students Giulia Formato and Corrado Scudellaro

Her recent publications analyze hydroelectric infrastructure reuse, military architecture conservation, and sustainable strategies for vernacular heritage. She has received international recognition, including the 2014 Honorable Award for best paper. Mattone leads collaborative projects with institutions in Mexico, Argentina, and Italy, emphasizing community engagement and adaptive reuse principles.